Approved contract statements are not available for vendors above $10,000.

Lobbying

If the county engaged in lobbying actives or if it's a member of government lobbying associations are not disclosed, nor is the total cost of lobbying activities or membership dues for associations available.

Public records

The public information officer is not identified. Ballotpedia requires a mailing address, phone number and personalized email be listed with this position.

Public records

E-mailed requests

In November 2008, Dane County Corporation Council Member Marcia MacKenzie said that records custodians in Dane County do not have to respond to requests for information under the Wisconsin Open Records Law that are e-mailed. Requestors must provide their requests either in person or via standard mail.[12]

Taxpayer-funded lobbying

2005-2006 government sector lobbying associations

Dane County spent nearly $175,000 lobbying in the 2005-2006 session of the legislature for issues such as more state money for county nursing home patients and arguing against the taxpayer bill of rights.
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